rear of mid-division, pushed along after 3 out and 7th next, no impression approaching last, no extra
led after 1st, strongly pressed 2 out, ridden and headed before last, no extra run-in
tracked leaders, 4th halfway, pushed along after 4 out and no impression in 9th before 2 out, kept on one pace
tracked leaders, 5th halfway, pushed along in 8th after 4 out, some headway 2 out, no impression in 5th before last, ridden and kept on well run-in to go 2nd close home
tracked leaders, 2nd halfway, pushed along and dropped to 4th 2 out, ridden and no impression approaching last, kept on one pace
always towards rear, blundered 1st, detached after 6th, kept on one pace from 3 out, never a factor
mid-division, pushed along after 3 out and no impression next, kept on one pace
rear of mid-division, pushed along and no impression approaching 3 out, soon no extra, weakened
tracked leaders, 6th halfway, 5th 4 out, pushed along approaching 2 out and no impression before last, kept on one pace
rear of mid-division on outer, ridden approaching 3 out, soon no extra, weakened
rear of mid-division, pushed along after halfway and no extra approaching 3 out, weakened
mid-division, pushed along and headway into 3rd 2 out, switched left approaching last and slight mistake, kept on one pace run-in
prominent, tracked leader, 3rd halfway, headway to challenge 2 out, led before last, ridden and kept on well run-in
always towards rear, never a factor, detached after halfway, no extra
Karl Thornton has won this a couple of times in recent years so the veteran Bearly Legal, who was conceding Tyrrell's Succes 7lb when just beaten over the course and distance in March, is worth noting. Bronco Bill ran easily his best race to date on testing ground at Sligo so further rain would greatly enhance his prospects but Clondaw Farmer, who looked a useful prospect back in 2014, hasn't run since the following year. Maighnealta went up 10lb for his victory at Fairyhouse in December and has been unable to cope though is gradually coming down the weights while Whispering Affair has had all of her four starts over timber in the UK and finished a close second at Cartmel in July. SIR ECTOR, six times a winner on the Flat, was winning for only the second time on his 26th start over hurdles at Sligo but a 6lb rise doesn't look enough to prevent him scoring again. Face Value was engaged in the 6.45 at Bellewstown last night.
The Jazz Singer 7-2 (11-9) Held up behind, headway before 2 out, in 4th place before last, one pace, 4th of 8, 8 1/2l behind Tangolan (11-8) at Perth 2m 4f hcp (3) gd in Jul.
Tyrrell's Succes (FR) 9-2 (11-5) Tracked leaders, ridden after 2 out, chased front pair approaching last, kept on under pressure flat, held when lost 3rd near finish, 4th of 9, 2 1/2l behind Restraint of Trade (11-10) at Southwell 2m 4f hcp (4) gd in Jul.
Bearly Legal (IRE) 12-1 (11-12) Mid-division, closer in 6th and slight mistake 4 out, soon ridden and no impression, 10th of 16, 21 1/2l behind The Rite Article (11-0) at Bellewstown 3m hcp gd in Jul.
Sir Ector (USA) 6-1 (10-6) Held up, progress into close 2nd 4 out, slight mistake next, ridden to lead after 2 out, edged left after last and kept on well final furlong, won at Sligo 3m hcp Soft - Heavy in Aug beating King Blue (10-12) by 3l, 6 ran.
Face Value 7-1 (10-4) Chased leaders, 4th 5f out, ridden and weakened 3f out, 11th of 13, 18 1/2l behind Rubenesque (9-7) at Tramore 2m hcp Yielding in Aug.
Boudry (FR) 25-1 (11-12) Rear, 13th halfway, progress to 7th 2 out, 6th at last, kept on, never on terms, 6th of 18, 5 3/4l behind Lizzies Champ (11-7) at Killarney 2m 4f hcp gd in Jul.
Whispering Affair 4-1 (11-4) Held up towards rear, ridden after 5th, last next, soon behind, 5th of 8, 28 1/4l behind River Icon (11-12) at Cartmel 2m 6f hcp (4) gs in Aug.
Aston Cantlow 33-1 (11-7) Always towards rear, detached and no danger from 3 out, last of 13, dist behind The Irregular (11-12) at Kilbeggan 2m hcp Good - Yielding in Aug.
Maighnealta (IRE) 16-1 (10-11) Chased leaders, soon 4th, pushed along 2 out, no impression approaching 2f out, not fluent at last and no extra, 5th of 7, 21l behind Snugsborough Benny (11-11) at Ballinrobe 2m 5f hcp Yielding in Aug.
Augher Castle (IRE) 20-1 (10-10) Always behind, pulled up before 3 out, at Down Royal 2m 6f hcp Yielding in Mar.
Westinmare (IRE) 33-1 (11-6) Mid-division early, towards rear from 6th, reminder 5 out, ridden and weakened next, completely tailed off, 11th of 14, dist behind Na Trachtalai Abu (11-11) at Kilbeggan 3m 1f hcp gd in Jun.
Bronco Bill (IRE) 11-2cfav (11-8) Held up, 12th from 3rd, ridden and headway from before 2 out, chased winner last, soon no impression, kept on same pace, 2nd of 14, 4 3/4l behind Kilganer Queen (11-11) at Sligo 2m 5f hcp Soft - Heavy in Aug.
Uptake 12-1 (11-4) Soon led, headed before 4 out, weakened after 3 out, 10th of 15, dist behind Granny Biddy (11-4) at Tramore 2m 5f hcp Yielding in Aug.
Hannah Huxwell (IRE) 66-1 (11-5) Always towards rear, slight mistakes 2nd and 4th, ridden and no impression 4 out, soon no extra and weakened, pulled up before last, at Downpatrick 2m 3f mdn gd in Jun.
Clondaw Farmer (IRE) 4-1 (11-12) Disputed early, soon chased leaders, slight mistake 6th, 3rd halfway, ridden to challenge 2 out, under pressure in 3rd and slight mistake last, no extra entering straight, 5th of 12, 22l behind Shantou Flyer (11-7) at Galway 2m 7f gd in Jul.
